Aerodynamics Simulation for Two Types of Airplane Wings

Hangzuo Xiang, Jackie Ke

Abstract

To increase the efficiency of aircraft develop­ment, a simulation has been planned-out to test wing-shape in a virtual environment. The simu­lation tests the efficiency of swept wings, which are angled towards the tail of an airplane, or the efficiency of forward swept wings, angled to­wards the nose of the airplane. The simulation involves parameters to mimic real-world effects on virtual aircraft designs. Such simulations have been used by Boeing to replace the wind tunnel, saving time, money, and lives. In the future, such simulations may eliminate the hindrances of test­ing what wing types belong on what aircraft.